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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:59:00 GMT From the construction site to the classroom After their daily toil, construction workers at the Brazil 2014 stadiums are putting down their hard hats and picking up pencils and paper. Overtime pay and a basket of household items go to those who attend every class. Read Full Article Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:00 GMT Dempsey, Fulham's American hero FIFA.com takes a closer look at USA standout and Fulham marksman Clint Dempsey’s keen eye for goal, positional versatility and overall passion. Read Full Article Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:59:00 GMT Tufegdzic: Nothing is impossible Goran Tufegdzic speaks to FIFA.com about his Kuwait team’s final third-round qualifier in Korea Republic, which they need to win to keep their Brazil 2014 hopes alive, and their preparations for the make-or-break clash. Read Full Article Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT FIFA Fan Fest™ concept takes shape in the Host Cities Representatives of FIFA, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the 12 Brazilian Host Cities participated in a workshop in Recife on 25 and 26 January to discuss the official public viewing areas for the matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. Read Full Article Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:00 GMT Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb Bahrain have been one step away from reaching the last two FIFA World Cups™ but while their coach Peter Taylor tells FIFA.com the chances of reaching Brazil 2014 are slim, the Englishman says the Gulf nation has a bright future. Read Full Article Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT Invitation to Tender for “FIFA Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme” FIFA announces the opening of the tendering process and wishes to invite parties to submit tenders for the operation of the FIFA food and beverage operations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013. Read Full Article Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:18:00 GMT Park rules out Korean u-turn Park Ji-sung today made it clear he will not be coming out of international retirement to help Korea Republic qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. Read Full ArticleThu, 26 Jan 2012 09:14:00 GMT Zico: Iraq can beat anyone Brazil legend Zico, now in charge of Iraq's national team, tells FIFA.com how his side overcame early doubts to qualify for the final round of Asian Zone qualifiers - and why they can take the next step by qualifying for Brazil 2014. Read Full Article Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMT Lebanon trio out to make history Following a 3-1 win in the UAE last September, the club careers of Yousef Mohamed, Hassan Maatouk and Abbas Atwi changed for the better. Now the three are hoping to make history for their country. Read Full Article Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:27:00 GMT Brazil 2014: The stadiums presented FIFA.com gives you the lowdown on the 12 stadiums that will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil's 64 matches, with interesting facts and figures on these glittering arenas. Read Full Article Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:05:00 GMT Rebelo: 2014 Bill will get vote in March Following a Board meeting of the LOC for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Ronaldo answered questions at a media briefing in Rio. Read Full Article Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT Harnik: Austria should follow Swiss model He may have been born and raised in Germany, but Martin Harnik's international allegiance is all Austria. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to the Stuttgart striker. Read Full Article Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:31:00 GMT Ricketts: We have to be ambitious Jamaica goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts claims that glory in the Caribbean Cup and an impressive showing at the CONCACAF Gold Cup will count for nothing if the team fail to qualify for Brazil 2014. Read Full Article Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:29:00 GMT Valcke, Ronaldo begin venue tour FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Brazilian icon Ronaldo, in his capacity as LOC Administration Board member, were both impressed with their first host city tour stops in Fortaleza and Salvador today. Read Full Article Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:58:00 GMT Klinsmann: I’d love to play Mexico every day The second half of FIFA.com’s two-part interview with USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann touches on his admiration from Mexico, player development, his hopes of finding a 'hidden Messi' and the road to Brazil 2014. Read Full Article Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:50:00 GMT Valcke: Time for the baby to be born FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Brazilian football icon Ronaldo successfully kicked-off the first leg of their 2012 roadshow today at the Ministry of Sports in Brasilia. Read Full Article Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:48:00 GMT Klinsmann: USA need to be proactive Jurgen Klinsmann chats to FIFA.com about his first six months as USA coach, desire to follow the blueprint of Spain and Barcelona and to see more Americans playing in the UEFA Champions League. Read Full Article Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:55:00 GMT Choi banking on prolific Lee Newly-appointed Korea Republic coach Choi Kang-Hee has outlined his aims for the national team ahead of their vital 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Kuwait, with striker Lee Dong-Gook a major part of his plans. Read Full Article Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:06:00 GMT Information on Volunteer Programme FIFA.com answers some of the most Frequently Asked Questions relating to the Volunteer Programme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Brazil, set to be launched in the coming months. Read Full Article Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:06:00 GMT Toshack: A huge challenge FYR Macedonia coach John Toshack speaks to FIFA.com about facing up to Wales in the Brazil 2014 qualifiers and about the scale of the task facing him in developing his team into a force to be reckoned with. Read Full Article Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:25:00 GMT Pekerman set for Colombia post Argentina's 2006 FIFA World Cup™ coach Jose Pekerman has agreed to take the reins of Colombia as they seek to revive their stuttering campaign for Brazil 2014. Read Full Article Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:12:00 GMT Kruse: Osieck shook things up FIFA.com speaks to Australian striker Robbie Kruse about his move to Germany and his hopes of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ under German-born Aussie boss Holger Osieck. Read Full Article Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT Delights and disappointments Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up. Read Full ArticleThu, 29 Dec 2011 09:09:00 GMT 2012 to be a decisive year in Brazil 2014 build-up Operational integration, stadium completions and inscription for the Brazil 2014 volunteer programme are some of the landmark moments coming during 2012. Read Full Article Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT A start to remember With 2011 coming to a close, FIFA.com takes a look back at the opening rounds of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, in which coaching casualties, upsets and sumptuous goals all featured. Read Full Article Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:24:00 GMT Brazil 2014 LOC looks back at 2011 It was a big year for the LOC of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ as they launched the first official event, made progress on the stadiums, and defined various operational standards. Read Full ArticleThu, 22 Dec 2011 08:09:00 GMT Short-term plan for Choi New Korea Republic coach Choi Kang-Hee wants to lead the national team through qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and then step down to return to club management. Read Full Article Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:08:00 GMT Korea Republic appoint Choi Choi Kang-Hee has been appointed as the new coach of Korea Republic, having been tempted to leave his post as Jeonbuk Motors coach. Read Full Article Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:54:00 GMT Lazaroni dismissed by Qatar Sebastiao Lazaroni has been sacked as coach of Qatar following the nation's group stage elimination at the Arab Games. Read Full Article Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:21:00 GMT Romario meets Teixeira and Ronaldo at the LOC The former Brazil internationals met at the headquarters of the Brazil 2014 LOC, where they also got together with the organisation’s President, Ricardo Teixeira. Read Full ArticleThu, 15 Dec 2011 08:37:00 GMT Ognenovski confident of Aussie future Sasa Ognenovski has said he is confident he still has a future on the international stage with Australia, saying he thinks he is till in the plans of coach Holger Osieck. Read Full ArticleWed, 14 Dec 2011 13:47:00 GMT Counting on experience A former playing partner of ex-President Lula, Mestre Para is now Construction Manager at the Arena de Sao Paulo, which is set to transform the district of Itaquera. Read Full Article Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:45:00 GMT Women holding their own at the Arena Of the 100 apprentices who have undergone contruction-skills training at the Arena de Sao Paulo, 20 per cent of them have been women. Read Full ArticleWed, 14 Dec 2011 06:31:00 GMT Levein positive about Fletcher's future Scotland manager Craig Levein believes influential Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will lead his country's charge for Brazil 2014 despite being forced to take an extended break from the game. Read Full Article Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:18:00 GMT Sao Paulo backing small and micro companies Thanks to the increase in demand driven by the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, hundreds of business opportunities are sprouting up across Sao Paulo state. Read Full Article Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:16:00 GMT Sao Paulo working on fan mobility solutions Served by two metro stations and one for trains, the Arena de Sao Paulo has a big part to play in the city’s drive to upgrade its public transport system in time for Brazil 2014. Read Full Article Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:34:00 GMT Locals taking pride in Itaquera The venue for the Opening Match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the outlying Sao Paulo suburb of Itaquera is attracting new residents and arousing pride among the locals. Read Full Article Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:27:00 GMT Itaquera goes under the microscope Sao Paulo’s Museum of Football has been investigating the history of football in the Itaquera neighbourhood and have discovered similarities between construction of the Pacaembu and the new Arena de Sao Paulo. Read Full ArticleFri, 09 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT The week in Brazil FIFA.com brings you the latest news as the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continue. Read Full Article Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:51:00 GMT Navas: Casillas praise pleased me Goalkeeper Keylor Navas talks to FIFA.com about receiving praise from Iker Casillas after helping Costa Rica draw with Spain, Los Ticos’ quest to reach Brazil 2014 and his own mission to break into the Levante first team. Read Full Article Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:03:00 GMT Honduras tipped in open quartet Honduras will be the team to beat in next year's CONCACAF qualifying Group 3, a wide-open affair with Canada, Cuba and Panama all looking like potential spoilers. Read Full Article Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:39:00 GMT Cho ousted after shock defeat The Korean Football Association revealed poor results and concerns over Korea Republic's qualification for Brazil 2014 led to the decision to dismiss coach Cho Kwang-Rae. Read Full Article Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:43:00 GMT Mexico fancied in formidable group Reigning CONCACAF champions Mexico will be heavy favourites to reach the next phase of qualifying for Brazil 2014 in a Group B that also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador and surprise package Guyana. Read Full Article Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:11:00 GMT Captains dominate Asian scene The likes of Server Djeparov, Younis Mahmoud and Park Chu-Young have been in inspirational form during Asian qualifying for Brazil 2014 while donning the captain’s armband, proving that a good skipper leads from the front. Read Full Article Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:08:00 GMT Laffor: Liberia should aim to make history Liberia captain Anthony Laffor has a dream of leading the young Lone Stars to a feat not even national icon George Weah could achieve - qualification for the FIFA World Cup™. Read Full Article Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT Americans expectant, Wadadli Boyz dream USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run. Read Full Article Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:31:00 GMT Brazil 2014 volunteer programme explained The registration period for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil volunteer programme opens next year. FIFA.com has the details. Read Full Article Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:24:00 GMT The week in Brazil FIFA.com rounds up the latest news on the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Read Full Article Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:21:00 GMT Stadiums progress: Brazil 2014 Check out the latest images of construction work being carried out at the Host City venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Read Full Article Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:37:00 GMT USA to open 2012 against Venezuela, Panama Jurgen Klinsmann's USA will continue their preparation for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying with two friendlies at the beginning of 2012, at home to Venezuela and away against Panama. Read Full Article Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:20:00 GMT Ronaldo signs for Brazil 2014 LOC The highest scorer in FIFA World Cup finals history, Ronaldo, has accepted a seat on the Local Organising Committee of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Read Full Article |
